Ensure positive working environment by assisting the Molding Operators and effectively communicating work instructions from the Management Team.

- Conduct or participate in team and safety meetings and promote safety within the workplace
- Ensure that all production Team Members’ equipment and work stations are cleaned daily
- Ensure production Team Members have the proper tools and equipment to perform their jobs
- Ensure that product defects are repaired, minimized and returned to proper location
- Monitor product inventory and communicate with material handling
- Assist the machine operators to ensure production continues without compromising cycle time or  the creation of downtime.
- Create and maintain a positive working environment that supports having a non-union workplace
- Provide guidance and on-the-job-training (OJT)  to production Team Members
- Meet daily production goals through continuous improvement and teamwork
- Provide solutions and alternative methods for resolving day-to-day production issues
- Consistently communicate to Team Members on expectations, performance and any changes
- Provide and maintain necessary daily production data and reports
- Seek opportunities for improvement (OFI) in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery
- Support company values and goals to establish a world class organization
- Utilize all quality tools and support total-quality-management (TQM) within the workplace
- Ensure that all work is performed within specification of work instructions, KIP’s, quality standards, and quality alerts if posted.
- Ensure that all 3R5S guidelines are being maintained and followed.
- Obtain working knowledge of all molded product by part and quality issues associated with parts.
- Ensure that the overtime equalization policy is followed regarding overtime for Team Members, which includes keeping accurate records/ documentation needed for charting overtime equally for Team Members.
- Ensure that the production early out procedure is always followed when Team Members are released early due to lack of production.
- All other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

                High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus 3 years in manufacturing

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to make good decisions and take decisive action in a fast-paced environment
Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Education & Experience:

Associates degree in business or a related discipline plus 2 years in manufacturing
Automotive assembly, JIT, 5’S, Team Building and Lean Practices experience

Working Conditions

Traversing around the Molding Department

Lifting 10 lbs. repeatedly